Hilary Weeks delivers music with a rare combination of assuredness and tenderness. With inspiring lyrics and a voice audiences have come to love and depend upon, she shares her heart and insight drawn from everyday life.
Raised in Alaska, Hilary grew up carefree and introspective. The forests, streams, and inlets of her Anchorage home offered a wealth of opportunities for not only exploring, but quiet reflection as well.
“Growing up I spent a lot of time in the forest next to our house,” Hilary says. “It overlooked the ocean and often I would see whales out in the distance. It is still one of my favorite places on Earth. I could go there to be alone and think and pray and try to figure out life. It was my own secret spot where I could commune with Heaven.”
Such communion has always been a guiding theme in Hilary’s life - and music. After finishing her first song at the age of 14, she found her favorite topics to write about were those devoted to the Gospel. But becoming a bestselling, inspirational singer/songwriter was never something she planned.
“If someone had told me after I wrote my first song, that I would someday release seven CDs I wouldn’t have believed them,” she says. “And if they had told me that I would sing those songs in front of thousands of people, I would have run. I never had dreams or plans of becoming a singer or songwriter. I liked music. I loved it. It was just that simple.”
But one simple thing led to another, and her song “He Hears Me” was recorded on the 1993 Especially for Youth album. Three years later Hilary released her solo debut, He Hears Me, for which she was awarded Inspirational Album of the Year by the Faith Centered Music Association. She has since released six albums, her latest being If I Only Had Today (September 2008), as well as two collections of sheet music, The Hilary Weeks Songbook Vol. 1 & 2.
In addition to her solo releases Hilary has been featured on an extensive list of compilation albums and has been the recipient of numerous awards; but for every achievement, she credits the great love of Jesus Christ. And in spite of all the accolades and success, her most beloved moments are those spent with her family.
“I love being with my family,” Hilary (a self-described “homebody”) says. “They are the best thing in my life. I have just been so incredibly blessed. And in addition to a happy, healthy family, somehow, through encouragement of wonderful friends, support of a loving family, and guidance from a patient Heavenly Father my road has also taken me on an incredible musical journey.”
Hilary, her husband Tim, and their four daughters live in Utah.
Beautiful Heartbreak
Hilary Weeks Lyrics
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Knew just where I wanted to go
But life decided to change my plans
And I found a mountain in the middle of my road
I knew there was no way to move it
So I searched for a way around
Broken-hearted I started climbing
And at the top I found
Every fear, every doubt, all the pain I went through
Was the price that I paid to see this view
Now that I'm here I would never trade
The grace that I feel and the faith that I find
Through the bittersweet tears and the sleepless nights
I used to pray He'd take it all away
But instead it became
A beautiful heartbreak
I never dreamed my heart would make it
And I thought about turning around
But Heaven has shown me miracles
I never would have seen from the ground
Now I take the rain with the sunshine
Cause there's one thing that I know
He picks up the pieces
Along each broken road
Every fear, every doubt, all the pain I went through
Was the price that I paid to see this view
Now that I'm here I would never trade
The grace that I feel and the faith that I find
Through the bittersweet tears and the sleepless nights
I used to pray He'd take it all away
But instead it became
A beautiful heartbreak
The song "Beautiful Heartbreak," by Hilary Weeks shows how sometimes the plans that one makes for their life can be disrupted, leading to overwhelming pain, doubts, fears, and heartbreaks. The song starts by the artist expressing how she had it all figured out, but life changed everything, and now she faced a mountain in the middle of her road. At this point, she knew there was no way to relocate the mountain and thus decided to move around it. She began to climb broken-hearted and found herself at the top of the mountain, where she could see the view everyone yearned for.
Weeks then reflects that every pain, every fear, and all the doubts they had gone through was the cost of the magnificent view they now behold. The view was now so precious and priceless that she would never exchange it for anything else. The heartbreaks built up her faith in God, and the tears washed away all the bitterness from her soul, leaving her entirely made whole.
The song then ends with a powerful message that God picks up all the shattered pieces along the way, and that through Him, a heartbreak can become a beautiful experience. The song compels people to see beyond their present troubles, realize God's beauty amidst the pain, and trust Him to work out and redeem all the situations for their good.
Line by Line Meaning
I had it all mapped out in front of me
I had a clear plan for myself and knew exactly where I was going in life.
Knew just where I wanted to go
I had a specific destination in mind.
But life decided to change my plans
Unexpected events occurred and my plans were disrupted.
And I found a mountain in the middle of my road
I encountered a significant obstacle that seemed impossible to overcome.
I knew there was no way to move it
I realized that the obstacle was too big for me to overcome on my own.
So I searched for a way around
I looked for an alternative route to get to my destination.
Broken-hearted I started climbing
I felt defeated and saddened, but I began to work towards overcoming the obstacle.
And at the top I found
After a lot of hard work, I finally reached my destination and discovered something valuable.
Every fear, every doubt, all the pain I went through
All the negative emotions and experiences I went through.
Was the price that I paid to see this view
The struggles I faced were necessary and worth it to reach this point.
Now that I'm here I would never trade
Despite the hardships, I am happy with where I ended up and wouldn't want to change it.
The grace that I feel and the faith that I find
I have a sense of peace and acceptance that comes with my experience, and my faith has been strengthened.
Through the bittersweet tears and the sleepless nights
Despite the combination of positive and negative emotions that came with my journey.
I used to pray He'd take it all away
I used to ask for a way out of the struggles I was facing.
But instead it became
However, instead of making things easier, my struggles gave me something valuable.
A beautiful heartbreak
The pain and suffering I experienced ended up being something that brought beauty and value to my life.
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@intangiawa9315
I had it all mapped out in front of me,
Knew just where I wanted to go;
But life decided to change my plans,
And I found a mountain in the middle of my road.
I knew there was no way over it,
So I searched for a way around;
Brokenhearted I started climbin',
And at the top I found...
Every fear, every doubt,
All the pain I went through;
Was the price that I paid to see this view;
And now that I'm here I would never trade...
The grace that I feel,
And the faith that I find;
Through the bitter-sweet tears,
And the sleepless nights;
I used to pray he'd take it all away,
But instead it became a beautiful heartbreak.
I never dreamed my heart would make it,
I thought about turning around;
But heaven has shown me miracles,
I never would have seen from the ground.
Now I take the rain with the sunshine,
Cause there's one thing that I know;
He picks up the pieces,
Along each broken road.
Every fear, every doubt,
All the pain I went through;
Was the price that I paid to see this view;
And now that I'm here I would never trade...
The grace that I feel,
And the faith that I find;
Through the bitter-sweet tears,
And the sleepless nights.
I used to pray he'd take it all away,
But instead it became a beautiful heartbreak.
I would never trade...
The grace that I feel,
And the faith that I find;
Through the bitter-sweet tears,
And the sleepless nights.
I used to pray he'd take it all away,
But instead it became a beautiful heartbreak.
@LillaDalaHast
My favorite part was the ending, with the signs. If only everyone wore a sign, we would all be so much more compassionate.
@hockey_girl_21
LillaDalaHast What beautiful point!! Thank you! I’m going to find a way to use this to make me a better person. ♥️ “In the quiet heart is hidden sorrow that the eye can’t see.”
@thomassmith1080
Hello Lilla... How are you doing?
@Webbey01
Thanks to Hilary Weeks for making this place better for all of us..
@thomassmith1080
Hello Webbey... How are you doing?
@dkottosen5
It was beautiful. I recently had a 5cm x 5cm x 5cm brain tumor removed. I have also lost a best friend when I was eight and have had 3 miscarriages. So I have had a lot of heart breaks. I wish it wasn't as hard but I have learned a lot . Life is good I do have 5 beautiful healthy kids and I found out today that when I am physically healed from my brain surgery I can have more kids. I have always wanted a big family. Some days are still hard but I just pray for the Lord to help & he does
@thomassmith1080
Hello Denette... How are you doing?
@dianamjohnson1460
It is amazing how carrying a heavy burden like a drug addiction and losing custody of my children after being a faithful convert, serving an honorable mission being sealed in the Temple and experiencing the miracle of being a mother in Zion and now looking back and see everything like a test and a path to grow and gain again my worth , sobriety , my beautiful faith and the love and respect of my boys again I learned to take it like this song's title... a Beautiful Heartbreak. Now I know that no matter how many times I can fall; on every step on the way Jesus and my Heavenly Father will be there for Me to help Me get up and carry on with life again 'till the end.
@anie417
Diana M Johnson, oh my goodness. Would you mind if I contact you? I have also lost custody of my children after my exhusband filed for divorce. We too were sealed in the temple. The biggest mountain anyone can climb!
@richardburks6329
I have been there also. Please keep ur head up